Supervisor Assembly and Laser Manufacturing
Overview
You will lead Assembly and Laser departments at Globus Medical's Branch Medical Group, driving production of spinal and orthopedic implants. You will manage a team, set daily goals, and ensure quality standards in a highly regulated environment. Your work directly impacts patient care through efficient manufacturing of life-changing devices. This role stands out for its focus on continuous improvement and cross-departmental collaboration.
What You'll Do10
- 1Lead daily tier board meetings to review safety, quality, production, and cost metrics.
- 2Coach team members on performance, providing feedback to meet or exceed delivery goals.
- 3Implement manufacturing principles to drive efficiency and reduce costs in Assembly and Laser operations.
- 4Manage project timelines for both sustaining and launch phases, hitting deadlines set by the organization.
- 5Drive quality initiatives to minimize scrap, rejects, and non-conformances, especially in laser processes.
- 6Develop plans to maximize asset utilization, reducing downtime and optimizing worker assignments.
- 7Coordinate with Facilities for preventive maintenance scheduling to keep laser equipment running.
- 8Execute production schedules for high-volume components, adjusting as needed to meet output targets.
- 9Perform time studies and provide accurate estimates for work orders, using statistical analysis.
- 10Troubleshoot programming for new projects from customer drawings, working with CAD and CNC codes.
Requirements10
- 110+ years manufacturing experience in a highly regulated industry, including medical devices.
- 25+ years in leadership roles, with experience training, developing, and motivating employees.
- 35+ years leading change in a manufacturing environment, implementing process improvements.
- 4Hands-on experience machining steel, titanium, plastics, and polymers.
- 5Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products for reporting and scheduling.
- 6Strong problem-solving skills, especially in production bottleneck resolution.
- 7Statistical knowledge applied to process and product improvement, using SPC and Six Sigma.
- 8Solid understanding of manufacturing principles, including process flow and material handling.
- 9Project management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
- 10High School Diploma required; additional technical certifications a plus.
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